ESCHSCHOLTZIA. 
(California Poppy, Gold Cups. 
Very attractive annuals for beds, edgings, or masses; profuse- 
flowering, fine-cut, glaucous foliage; in bloom from June to 
frost; the Golden sorts and the blue Larkspur or Cornflower 
form a beautiful combination; | foot. (See cut.) PER PK1 
2423 Californica. Bright yellow. Oz., 30 cts. ...... 5 
27494" —— Alba’ Pure white, Oz. 80icts:socuee eee 5 
2425 — Aurantiaca, Rich orange. Oz., 30 cts. .. 5) 
2422 Carmine King. Carmine-rose on both sides of the 
petals Pes Oe ne 15 
2431 Dainty Queen. Pale coral-pink, slightly eae r 
toward the edges; compact habit .. ........... 15 
2426 Mandarin. Inner side of the petals rich orange, 
the outer side brilliant scarlet. Per oz., 40 cts..... 5 
24 Rose Cardinal, Large ee cas white inside, rose 
outside. Oz., 40 cts. ...... ic.@ ee Sees 5 
2428 Golden West. Very large flowers; buttery-yellow, 
withiorange centre.. 1Oz/"50icts 1 4- eeeeee 10 
2430 Single Mixed. All colors. Oz., 25 cts........ 3) 
2440 Double Mixed. All colors. Oz., 40 cts. ...... 5 
2429 Collection of the eight named sorts.............. 50 
GarLcarpia Piera Lorenztana 
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ESCHSCHOLTZIAS OR CALIFORNIA POPPIES. 
EUPATORIUM 
Strong-growing, hardy perennials, 
and all of the sorts offered below deserve a place in every hardy 
border; they will grow and thrive in almost any position; will 
flower the first year if sown early. 
2442 Ageratoides. A very useful variety, growing 3 to 
4 feet high, with cense heads of minute white flowers 
from August to October. 
Celestinum. 
(Thorough Wort). 
well suited for naturalizing, 
PER PKT. 
Peace se 10 
One of the best blue perennials, 18 
to 24 inches high, and bears from August till frost an 
abundance of clear, lavender-blue, flossy flowers, 
splendid: for cutting = s.5,,ccic1) 2) Cee 
Fraseri. A very pretty dwarf variety, ‘producing 
clusters of snow- -white flowers; fine for cutting and 
bouquets; 1} f 
2445 
10 
2441 
10 
FERNS. 
Very desirable for Wardian cases or ferneries, thriving 
in a peaty, sandy soil, and moist, shady positions in 
the garden during summer. The seed is of slow ger- 
mination. Sow on the surface in seed pans or pots, 
keep moist, and in a temperature of 60 degrees. 
Mixed varieties. 
2470 
15 
FUCHSIA (Lady’s Eardrops). 
2480 A well-known plant of easy culture, for the house or 
shady situations in the garden. Seed saved from the 
finest single and double named sorts 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). 
Annual Varieties. 
annuals, remarkable for the profusion, size and 
brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in bloom from early summer 
bo 
or 
Splendid showy 
till November; excellent for beds, borders, or for cutting; should 
e sown where they are to bloom; 14 feet. 
2495 Amblyodon. Rich blood-red; very effective. } 0z., 
Loretsac. ce a or i 5. Dees 5 
2496 Picta. Crimson and or ange 1 oz., 15 cts Re: 5 
2497 Picta Lorenziana. A charming, ‘profuse, double- 
flowering strain; beautiful mixed colors. (See cut.) 
1 OZ.) 20 CtS. oo. oe an Cee ee 5 
2500 Picta Mixed. Single sorts; fine colors. }oz., 15 cts. 6 
Perennial Varieties, 
The following are among the showiest and most effective 
hardy perennial plants, and should find a place in every hardy 
border. They thri ive in almost any position or soil, require no 
protection and take care of themselves. If sown early they begin 
flowering in July, continuing a mass of bloom until frost; fine for 
cutting; 2 feet. 
2°03 Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich crimson, nar- 
row canary-vellow border one ves Vie a 15 
2504 Sulphurea Oculata. Pale sulphur, bright maroon 
eye... a a svetcieincnls Qin ti he Elvis Sect eee 15 
2502 Grandiflora Compacta. A compact variety, form- 
ing bushy plants 12 to 15 inches high, and bearing its 
long-stemmed flowers well above the foliage. In 
color flowers are as rich and varied as those of 
the tall-prowing ‘sort. ....'5. . ce ee 15 
2510 Grandiflora Superba, Our own saving Splendid 
mixed varieties. } 0z., 25 cts. 10 
Articles on Growing Flowers from Seeds on pages 51 to 53. 
